Cardiology Tech PD - Brown University Health

Prepares patient for test according to policy and procedure giving consideration to the patient�s age and special needs:

- Geriatric Patients

- Adult Patients

- Child/adolescent Patients

- Infant Patients

Demonstrates ability to obtain a quality EKG study by proper use of equipment.

Obtains necessary comparisons of EKGs for physician review to aid in the interpretation of current EKGs.

Demonstrates ability to obtain quality EKG tracings during stress testing by proper use of stress testing equipment.

Performs stress testing as follows:

- Under the direct supervision of a Physician Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

- After an Informed Consent Form has been explained and signed by each patient.

- After a 12-lead EKG has been obtained.

Demonstrates ability to:

- Monitor patient for signs of fatigue.

- Document blood pressure heart rate symptoms and abnormal EKG response.

- Observe patient and EKG for post-test hemodynamic changes.

- Commence emergency intervention in case of Code Blue.

- Prepare Final Report obtain and distribute copies when necessary.

Stocks and cleans work areas routinely.

Responds to Hospital Code Blue Team.

Performs all aspects of office functions:

- Uses computerized system to charge physician and patient components.

- Documents department activities in the log books and other necessary documentation records.

- Assists Team Leader in CQI (continuous quality improvement) studies.

- Schedules patients for testing.

- Answers phones in absence of Secretary.

- Fully utilizes the cardiology-based data management system

- Accurately transcribes physician dictation for EKGs stress tests and holter monitor reports.

- Maintains accurate patient information for storage.

- Faxes transmits stores edits retrieves modifies and creates EKGs and stress tests.

Completes Cardiac Defibrillator Competency annually.

Applies ambulatory holter monitors to inpatients and outpatients according to policy and procedure:

- Obtains a 12-lead prior to hook-up.

- Obtains a test strip

- Checks on monitors during inpatient stays.

- Instructs patient of diary requirements and study limitations.

- Unhooks monitor ensuring that data is recorded properly and successfully.

- Applies Cardiac Event Monitors- for diagnostic evaluation of transient symptoms.

- Instructs patient of monitoring system.

Maintains equipment in good working order as follows:

- Troubleshoots equipment problems.

- Notifies Team Leader of faulty equipment.

High school diploma. Knowledge of medical terminology transcription and computer skills. Current CPR certification.